Meet the team, partners at Lawson-West solicitors, Leicestershire UK

Personal Injury Team

Ashley Hunt Lawson-West | Partner

Tel: 0116 212 1119

Ashley joined Lawson-West in 1998 having worked for insurers for a number of years, specialising in personal injury work. From there he qualified in 2000 and shortly after became a Partner within Lawson-West. In 2005 he became a Senior Litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Ashley co-manages the department with fellow Partner Vicky Jones.

Ashley really enjoys playing golf but is known only to be a fair weather golfer. He also enjoys gardening and is a Governor of St John the Baptist Primary School in Leicester which he finds most rewarding.

"I have been very grateful for all the help Ashley has given me with regard to my claim for accident injury compensation and I cannot thank him enough. I shall definitely use Lawson-West Solicitors for any other legal problems or advice in the future. Thank you all again." Mrs H, Oadby, Leicestershire

Vicky Jones Lawson-West | Partner

Tel: 0116 212 1039

Vicky Jones is a Solicitor/Partner. She has specialised in all areas of personal injury accident claims since 1998. Vicky enjoys handling litigated claims and is a Senior Litigator accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

Vicky has been married since February 1998. She is a keen animal lover and has two cats and two dogs. In her spare time, Vicky enjoys socialising with family and friends. Vicky's interests include reading, watching television and holidays in the sun. She also enjoys karaoke (when accompanied by vodka).

"I felt I was always kept well informed about my accident injury compensation claim, not only by Mrs Jones but also by her secretary. I found them both helpful, especially if I needed to telephone the office." Mrs F, Kirby Bellars, Leicestershire

Elizabeth Lawrenson Lawson-West | Solicitor

Tel: 0116 212 1147

Elizabeth Lawrenson is a solicitor who has specialised in personal injury claims since 1999.

In her spare time she plays the drums and the saxophone and enjoys gardening and reading.

"Elizabeth Lawrenson was very good." Mr S, Plymouth, Devon.

Mark Evans Lawson-West | Solicitor

Tel: 0116 212 1056

Mark Evans is a Solicitor and a Litigator accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). He is specialised in all areas of personal injury claims.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys playing tennis and football and he is a supporter of Liverpool FC. Mark enjoys adventure experiences, which so far include driving a tank and a land rover around a mud track and driving a Ferrari F40 around a race track.

"Mark explained everything about my accident injury compensation claim to me. He was very knowledgeable. Thank you, Mark." Mrs M, South Wigston, Leicestershire

Vickki Ridgway Lawson-West | Legal Executive

Tel: 0116 212 1055

Vickki is a qualified Legal Executive, having joined Lawson-West in 1997 as a secretary. Gaining a real thirst for the law, Vickki studied from home, whilst working full-time and qualified as a Legal Executive in March 2004. Vickki is an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer, taking a particular interest in road traffic accidents and accidents at work.

Vickki rarely finds time for her own hobbies due to having two teenage daughters who have a special interest in retail therapy! When she finds time, Vickki likes to read novels of all shapes, sizes and topics including thrillers, horrors, love stories and Harry Potter. When she doesn't have her head in a book, Vickki enjoys swimming, walking and socialising with friends.

"I am pleased that I picked Lawson-West Solicitors and Vickki has done excellent work on my accident injury compensation claim on my behalf." Mr T, Groby, Leicestershire

Sarah Hickey Lawson-West | Senior Negotiator

Tel: 0116 212 1054

Sarah joined Lawson-West initially in 1986, taking a break in 1994 to have children. Upon returning to Lawson-West early in 1997, Sarah returned to her position as Debt Department Executive. Upon the closure of the Debt Department, Sarah commenced her role as Negotiator at Lawson-West and is current Lawson-West's Senior Negotiator. Sarah negotiates settlements of client damages and accident compensation, but specialises particularly in costs negotiations.

Sarah has little time for hobbies, given that the majority of her spare time is taken up by the hobbies of her two children, but does attend the gym - attending being the operative word.

Saira Roper Lawson-West | Legal Executive

Tel: 0116 212 1000

With six years specialising in the claimant personal injury sector, Saira is committed to helping clients who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. This may involve organising rehabilitation or physiotherapy, as well as negotiating compensation settlements. Saira Roper qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2004

In her spare time, Saira Roper enjoys travel and languages and has taught herself to play the piano and flute. She is also a member of the National Association for Colitis and Crohns Disease (NACC). Saira has given patient liaison presentations to Doctors at her local Hospital

Claire McGlynn Lawson-West | Paralegal

Tel: 0116 212 1000

Claire gained her LLB (Honours) Law Degree from the University of Leicester where she studied healthcare law as an elective which was a particular favourite. In August 2006 she joined Lawson West as legal secretary in the Planning, Protection and Probate Department and then legal secretary in Personal Injury whilst studying the Legal Practise Course part-time. She has since been promoted to Paralegal, specialising in personal injury.

Claire learnt to dance from age 2 and plays the flute. When time between work and studying permit, she enjoys travelling, cinema, socialising, music, shopping and eating out.